Eldridge December 2017

December 9 th - Now in its 6 th year, Houston Margarita Festival returns
with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before!
Some of Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping
the festival with some of the most superior tasting margaritas in the
market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the list is extensive.
Due to activities relating to the observance of Veteran’s Day, HMF will
be held at the beautiful Water Works Park (near downtown Houston).
With the seemingly endless selection of margaritas, great music, food,
competitions and more, Houston Margarita Festival is an experience
unlike any other. See you there, cheers! For more information, visit
www.houstonmargaritafest.com.
​December 17 th - Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon. If you
are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy
and cookies and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite
friends and family and register for the 2017 Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k
& Half Marathon! The 2017 Santa Hustle® swag is bound to make your
jingle tingle even brighter with a Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Santa Shirt,
Finisher Medal and NEW! Candy Cane Socks! For more information, visit
www.santahustle.com.
Through January 2 nd - Magical Winter Lights at the Gulf Greyhound Park.
The 2017 festival will feature seven fascinating themed sections including
Magical Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of
the East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest
section: The Lone Star State. The Lone Star State section will feature a
few of Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a maze
leading to eight Texas icons and buildings. The festival will also include
a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to explore the
festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo
opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. There
will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic arts and crafts created
by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides and games, live entertainment
and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete with dinosaur rides.
For more information, visit www.magicalwinterlights.com.
Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens
takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of master
ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through the rainforests
of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible butterflies,
colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around after
Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than one
million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens
property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For
more information, visit www.moodygardens.com.
Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed
into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its
fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll
through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of
the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more
than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate
our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between
the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time
to enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! For
more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org.
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